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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250.32, 374.72 and 218.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250.32, 374.72 and 218.32 is: 326.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250.32 : 374.72 = 218.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250.32/374.72 = 218.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250.32x = 374.72 × 218.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250.32x = 81,808.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,808.87/250.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326.82

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